Ferndale Businesses Collecting Items to Send to Ukraine, Hosting Candlelight Vigil
Clothing, toiletries, camping gear, food and medical supplies are currently the most-needed goods, and donations of these items can be made…
Ferndale School Board Extends Face Mask Requirement
Ferndale Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday evening to extend face mask requirements for students, staff, and visitors…
Oakland County Announces 40 Under 40
These individuals exemplify Oakland Together, Coulter’s vision for a community working together to leverage its strengths, address its challenges, and find value in working with regional partners.
Reporter Food: Pink Garlic in Oak Park
The menu at Pink Garlic is full of variety, with Tandooir Chicken, Bombay Aloo, Fish Jalfrezi, Chicken Archari, and King Prawn Pura being among the many choices.
Oakland County Joins Regional Partnerships for Water Infrastructure and Broadband
The partnership groups, which are called the “Regional Partnership for Broadband Infrastructure and Equity” and the “Regional Partnership for Water Infrastructure,” will establish a framework to address a wide range of internet and broadband accessibility and water infrastructure challenges facing the Southeast Michigan region.
MDHHS Online Stay Well Groups Help Boost Mental Wellness
Originally set up through a federal grant from FEMA in early 2020 with training provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the program is now supported by state and federal funding.
Video: Affirmations Director on Labels, Legislation, and LGBTQ+ Needs
The seasoned community leader spoke with Oakland County Times about what is new at Affirmations, including programs, advocacy work, and conversations happening around labels – from the “alphabet soup” to gender identity.
11,000 Customers Rounded Up for FernCare in Scheer’s Ace Hardware Effort
The FernCare donation was the result of over 11,000 transactions being rounded up. FernCare Free Clinic is a free medical clinic open to anyone between the ages of 19 through 64 who has no health insurance and no primary care provider.
Video Interview: Jack Lessenberry on New Book About Judge Avern Cohn
Cases about free speech, patent law, and birth control safety were among those that US District Court Judge Avern Cohn is remembered for…
Video: Judge Longo Offering Free Narcan at Ferndale Courthouse
Judge Longo spoke with Oakland County Times about the medicine and why he wants to help, citing over 2,200 opioid deaths in Michigan last year.
SOAR’s Vision Moves Forward with New Chair and Board Members
The South Oakland Area Regional Chamber of Commerce – a collective effort of businesses in Ferndale, Oak Park, Hazel Park and neighboring cities – has announced new board leadership for 2022.
Video: State Rep Regina Weiss talks about Ranked Choice Voting
State Representative Regina Weiss (D- Oak Park) is among the legislators who introduced a package of three bills aimed at giving municipalities the tools they need to implement Ranked Choice Voting in local elections.
Interview with Oak Park Safety Director/ SEMI Chiefs of Police President Steve Cooper
Oakland County Times spoke with Cooper about the organization, and many of the topics they currently face, including…
VIDEO: Ferndale and PR Mayors Talk about Plans for Woodward Ave.
Oakland County Times spoke with Mayor Melanie Piana of Ferndale and Mayor Bret Scott of Pleasant Ridge about the project – including…
Valentine’s Shopping in Downtown Ferndale
As the tradition celebration of love approaches, the shops and restaurants of Downtown Ferndale are ready to be part of Valentine’s Day magic.
OCHN Adds Two New Mental Health Programs to Help Families
“The School Mental Health Navigator and Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit are the results of their diligence and attention to this important public health concern.”
U-Haul Stats Add Depth to Population Data, Show Cost to Move In and Out of Michigan
While my research on migration has depended heavily on Census and IRS data, I have found that data from major moving companies have both helped to support the trends reported by the government and to understand the reasons behind these trends.
SMART Transit Services Adapting to Snow, Riders Urged to Use App
SMART is committed to operating as much service as possible during the storm. However, customers should expect delays.
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Reporter Food: Howe’s Bayou in Downtown Ferndale
Or just stop in to Howe’s Bayou, just north of 9 Mile on Woodward Avenue in Downtown Ferndale.